Strategies For A Stronger Sanford
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Strategies For A Stronger Sanford is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sanford, Maine, registered in 2009, with $160,255 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
123 Emery St Apt A, Sanford, ME, 04073 EIN 80-0144697 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$160K
▲ 52.4% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$109K
Net assets
$132K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Strategies For A Stronger Sanford— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Strategies For A Stronger Sanford: 14 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Strategies For A Stronger Sanford— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Strategies For A Stronger Sanford: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 123 Emery St Apt A, Sanford, ME, 04073
- City
- Sanford
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $150K (FY2011) to $160K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $132K
Operating margin
31.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$132K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,255▲52.4% | $109,468▼2.4% | $131,750▲61.1% | $131,750▲61.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,123▲38.1% | $112,148▼2.1% | $81,776▼7.9% | $81,776▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $76,114▼24.5% | $114,508▲12.6% | $88,801▼30.2% | $88,801▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,807▼59.5% | $101,712▼46.4% | $127,195▼0.7% | $127,195▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $248,840▲20.5% | $189,643▲4.3% | $128,100▲85.9% | $128,100▲85.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $206,431▲19.2% | $181,854▼6.9% | $68,903▲55.4% | $68,903▲55.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $173,162▼4.9% | $195,426▼14.5% | $44,326▼33.4% | $44,326▼33.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $182,109▼31.9% | $228,657▼12.5% | $66,590▼41.1% | $66,590▼41.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $267,578▼17.3% | $261,312▼7.3% | $113,138▲5.9% | $113,138▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $323,515▲8.3% | $281,924▲7.2% | $106,872▲63.7% | $107,020▲63.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $298,783▼8.3% | $262,878▼20.4% | $65,281▲122% | $65,281▲122% | 990 |
| 2013 | $325,688 | $330,152▲11.2% | $29,376▼13.2% | $29,376▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $296,939▲101% | $33,840▲961% | $33,840▲961% | 990 |
| 2011 | $149,682 | $147,751 | $3,190 | $3,190 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $107K total
7 grants to Strategies For A Stronger Sanford totaling $107K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $6,607 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank | Food distribution programs | 2022 | $7,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $7,492 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank | Food distribution programs | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank | Food distribution programs | 2019 | $10,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Strategies For A Stronger Sanford a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Strategies For A Stronger Sanford is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 80-0144697, based in Sanford, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Strategies For A Stronger Sanford's EIN?
- Strategies For A Stronger Sanford's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 80-0144697.
- How much revenue does Strategies For A Stronger Sanford report?
- Strategies For A Stronger Sanford reported $160,255 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Strategies For A Stronger Sanford have?
- CharityIndex grades Strategies For A Stronger Sanford B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Strategies For A Stronger Sanford (EIN 80-0144697) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.